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    If '+' means 'division', '÷' means 'multiplication', '–' means ‘addition' and ‘×' means ‘subtraction', then find the value of 15 + 3 – 8 ÷ 9 × 7
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    If '+' means 'division', '÷' means 'multiplication', '–' means ‘addition' and ‘×' means ‘subtraction', then find the value of
    15 + 3 – 8 ÷ 9 × 7

    A.

    81

    B.

    64

    C.

    72

    D.

    70

    Correct option is D

    Given: 15 + 3 – 8 ÷ 9 × 7
    Sign
    +
    ÷\div​​
    -
    ×\times​​
    New Sign
    ÷\div​​
    ×\times​​
    +
    -
    Given equation is solve by BODMAS rule.
    Operation preference wiseSymbolBrackets[],,()Orders, of(power),(root),ofDivision÷Multiplication×Addition+Subtraction\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline\textbf{Operation preference wise} & \textbf{Symbol} \\\hline\text{Brackets} &[],{}, () \\ \hline \text{Orders, of} & (power), √ (root) , of \\ \hline \text{Division}& ÷ \\ \hline \text{Multiplication} & × \\ \hline \text{Addition} & + \\ \hline \text{Subtraction} & - \\\hline\end{array}
    New equation 15 ÷\div​ 3 + 8 ×\times​ 9 - 7
    = 5 + 8×\times​9 - 7
    = 5 + 72 - 7
    = 77 - 7
    = 70
    Thus, correct option is (d).

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